Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal)

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5 – 6.5
Specific Gravity 1.98 – 2.5
Refractive Index 1.37 – 1.52
Crystal System Amorphous
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal,Splintery
Color white
Pleochroism Absent

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal)
Mohs hardness of Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal) shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal)
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

Where to Buy Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal)

About Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal)

ミルクオパール(磁器オパールとも呼ばれる)は、遊色がほとんどあるいは全くない半透明〜不透明の乳白色を呈するコモンオパールの変種で、蝋状〜硝子光沢を持ち、上質の白い磁器または霜ガラスに似た外観です。火山性・堆積性環境で形成され、メキシコ、ペルー、アメリカ、オーストラリアに広く産出します。カボション・ビーズ・装飾彫刻品として使われ、清潔感ある発光する白色の外観と比較的手頃な価格が特長です。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal)?
ミルクオパール(磁器オパールとも呼ばれる)は、遊色がほとんどあるいは全くない半透明〜不透明の乳白色を呈するコモンオパールの変種で、蝋状〜硝子光沢を持ち、上質の白い磁器または霜ガラスに似た外観です。火山性・堆積性環境で形成され、メキシコ、ペルー、アメリカ、オーストラリアに広く産出します。カボション・ビーズ・装飾彫刻品として使われ、清潔感ある発光する白色の外観と比較的手頃な価格が特長です。
What is the hardness of Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal)?
Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal) has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal)?
Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal) is primarily White.
How much does Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal) cost?
Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal) falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal)?
Milk Opal (Porcelain Opal) belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.

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